Structure for a lens holder and a method thereof

Abstract

A structure for a lens holder is disclosed. The structure includes a hollow segment which receives and holds a lens via a first end of the hollow segment which includes an outward projection situated laterally at a first location on the hollow segment, extended throughout a length of the hollow segment, and includes at least one first hole threaded internally. The at least one first hole receives a corresponding at least one first screw for affixing the lens to the hollow segment. The structure also includes at least two affixing segments attached to the hollow segment, situated at a corresponding at least two second locations, extended laterally outward from the hollow segment, and include corresponding second hole(s) threaded internally. The second hole(s) receive a corresponding at least one second screw for affixing the hollow segment to a component of a lens demanding device.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A structure for a lens holder comprising:
 a hollow segment adapted to receive and hold a lens via a first end of the hollow segment, wherein the hollow segment comprises:
 an outward projection situated laterally at a first location on the hollow segment, and extended throughout a length of the hollow segment, wherein the outward projection comprises at least one first hole,
 wherein the at least one first hole is threaded internally, and adapted to receive a corresponding at least one first screw for affixing the lens at a preferred position inside of the hollow segment using a predefined affixing mechanism, upon receiving the lens,
 wherein the at least one first screw is received perpendicularly to a central axis of the hollow segment; and 
 
 
   at least two affixing segments attached to the hollow segment, and situated in proximity to a second end of the hollow segment at a corresponding at least two second locations,
 wherein the at least two affixing segments are extended laterally outward from the hollow segment, 
 wherein the at least two affixing segments comprises corresponding one or more second holes,
 wherein the one or more second holes are threaded internally, and adapted to receive a corresponding at least one second screw for affixing the hollow segment to a component of a lens demanding device using the predefined affixing mechanism,
 wherein the at least one second screw is received parallelly to the central axis of the hollow segment. 
 
 
   
     
     
         2 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one first screw comprises a grub screw. 
     
     
         3 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the predefined affixing mechanism comprises a rotational mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the lens demanding device comprises an embedded camera module, wherein the component comprises a printed circuit board. 
     
     
         5 . The structure of  claim 4 , wherein the hollow segment is affixed to the printed circuit board by positioning the at least two affixing segments in proximity to one or more corners of the printed circuit board. 
     
     
         6 . The structure of  claim 1 , wherein the hollow segment comprises a first portion extended to a first predefined length of the hollow segment, wherein the first portion is threaded internally starting from the first end of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         7 . The structure of  claim 6 , wherein the hollow segment comprises a second portion adjacent to the first portion, wherein the second portion is extended to a second predefined length of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         8 . The structure of  claim 7 , wherein the second portion comprises an annular flange extended radially inward from the second portion, wherein the annular flange is adapted to block further movement of the lens when the lens is received via the first end of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         9 . The structure of  claim 8 , wherein the second portion comprises a filter space adjacent to the annular flange, wherein the filter space is adapted to receive and hold one or more filters via the second end of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         10 . The structure of  claim 9 , wherein the second portion comprises a filter lock adapted to lock the one or more filters inside the filter space using a predefined locking mechanism, upon receiving the corresponding one or more filters. 
     
     
         11 . A method for obtaining a structure for a lens holder, wherein the method comprises:
 providing a hollow segment, wherein the hollow segment is adapted for receiving and holding a lens via a first end of the hollow segment;   forming an outward projection on the hollow segment, wherein the outward projection is situated laterally at a first location on the hollow segment, and extended throughout a length of the hollow segment;   forming at least one first hole on the outward projection, wherein the at least one first hole is threaded internally, and adapted for receiving a corresponding at least one first screw for affixing the lens at a preferred position inside of the hollow segment using a predefined affixing mechanism, upon receiving the lens;   providing at least two affixing segments;   attaching the at least two affixing segments to the hollow segment, wherein the at least two affixing segments are situated in proximity to a second end of the hollow segment at a corresponding at least two second locations; and   forming one or more second holes on the corresponding at least two affixing segments, wherein the one or more second holes is threaded internally, and adapted for receiving a corresponding at least one second screw for affixing the hollow segment to a component of a lens demanding device using the predefined affixing mechanism.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein receiving the corresponding at least one first screw comprises receiving the corresponding at least one first screw perpendicularly to a central axis of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein affixing the lens at the preferred position inside of the hollow segment using the predefined affixing mechanism comprises affixing the lens at the preferred position inside of the hollow segment using the rotational mechanism. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein providing the at least two affixing segments comprises providing the at least two affixing segments, wherein the at least two affixing segments are extended laterally outward from the hollow segment. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein receiving the corresponding at least one second screw comprises receiving the corresponding at least one second parallelly to a central axis of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , comprising extending a first portion of the hollow segment to a first predefined length of the hollow segment, wherein the first portion is threaded internally starting from the first end of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , comprising extending a second portion of the hollow segment to a second predefined length of the hollow segment, wherein the second portion of the hollow segment is adjacent to the first portion of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , comprising forming an annular flange, wherein the annular flange is extended radially inward from the second portion, wherein the annular flange is adapted for blocking further movement of the lens when the lens is received via the first end of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , comprising providing a filter space adjacent to the annular flange, wherein the filter space is adapted for receiving and holding one or more filters via the second end of the hollow segment. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , comprising providing a filter lock for locking the one or more filters inside the filter space using a predefined locking mechanism, upon receiving the corresponding one or more filters.